Lobwood is in Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley and in Barnsley district. S70 5EP is located in the Worsbrough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barnsley East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lobwood, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, S70 5EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S70 5ER, S70 5EW, S70 5AJ, S70 5ET, S70 5EG, S70 5AW, S70 4AB, S70 5EN, S70 5AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S70 5EP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 47.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S70 5EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.7% | 42.2% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 40.3% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 8.6% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.2% | 42.4% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 36.6% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 14.8% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 27.8% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.5% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 15.8% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 15.5% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 23.1% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.9% | 94.4% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 94.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 94.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 94.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lobwood was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.0% higher than the Penistone East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lobwood has the 54th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Penistone East and the 379th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lobwood, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-01-24 | £112,582 |
| 18 Lobwood, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2018-04-27 | £105,972 |
| 23 Lobwood, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2008-03-20 | £155,714 |
| 5 Lobwood, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2007-08-16 | £126,272 |
| 7 Lobwood, Barnsley, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £27,000 | 2000-06-30 | £114,961 |
S70 5EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill Academy Lobwood , Worsbrough Bridge S70 5EP | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ward Green Primary School Vernon Road , Worsbrough Bridge S70 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Bank End Primary School Underwood Avenue , Worsbrough Dale S70 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School Bruce Avenue , S70 4EB | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest Academy Thornton Road , Kendray S70 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road , Kendray S70 3DL | 2out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards Eastgate House, 7 Eastgate , | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Community College Dodworth Road , S70 6PD | 3out of 4 | 3,502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Balk Academy West Street , Hoyland S74 9HX | 2out of 4 | 4,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherwood Academy Dove Valley Way , Wombwell S73 8FE | 2out of 4 | 4,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley College PO Box 266 , Church Street S70 2YW | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited Wentworth Castle , Stainborough S75 3ET | - not rated | 3,940 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacre School Keresforth Hill Road , S70 6RG | 4out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 3out of 4 | 4,807 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Special Academy St Helen's Boulevard , Carlton Road S71 2AY | 4out of 4 | 4,848 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Wentworth Way , Tankersley S75 3DH | - not rated | 5,217 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cowshed Cafe And Farm Shop | Beltonville Farm, Millers Dale | 488 yd | |
| The Earl of Sandwich | Earl Of Sandwich, Bank End Road | 530 yd | |
| Wigfield Farm | Wigfield Farm, Haverlands Lane | 767 yd | |
| Millers Tea Room | Millers Tea Room, Worsbrough Mill, Park Road | 869 yd | |
| Wheels & Walkers | 91 Park Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow W M C | Accommodation, Barrow Wmc, George Street | 246 yd | |
| The Darley Inn | The Darley Inn, 35 High Street | 502 yd | |
| Dale Tavern | The Dale Tavern, West Street | 609 yd | |
| The Greyhound | Greyhound Inn, 196 High Street | 645 yd | |
| Swaithe W.M.C. | Swaithe Wmc, Monkspring | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio's | 15 Queensway | 180 yd | |
| Dollie's Pizza Plaice | 12 Osmond Place | 407 yd | |
| Dale Fisheries | 172 High Street | 540 yd | |
| Taste of China | 198 High Street | 645 yd | |
| Deli'Licious | 97 Vernon Road | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, Thomas Street | 303 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Mill Academy LOBWOOD | grass pitches | 74 yd |
| Blackburn Lane LEA COTTAGE LEA COTTAGE BLACKBURN LANE | grass pitches | 244 yd |
| Worsbrough Dale Playing Fields CARRWOOD GROVE | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Worsbrough Sports And Development Association THE WELFARE HALL THE WELFARE HALL PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Barnsley Academy Farm Road | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Genn Lane DORCHESTER PLACE | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Barnsley Academy (Closed) Ardsley Road | grass pitches | 1,078 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.